Bravo reality show star Phaedra Parks to speak Friday at Alabama State University

Phaedra Parks, star of Bravo Network's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," will be guest speaker at ASU's Lecture series at 1 p.m. Friday

Phaera Parks, best known for her stint on the popular TV series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," will be the guest speaker for ASU's Student Lecture Series at 1 p.m. Friday in the John L. Buskey Auditorium.

"She will be here to speak with our students regarding leadership, black history month and the steps that she has taken in life to reach her current platform," said Kendrick Spencer, director of Student Activities.

Parks also is touring now to promote her book "Secrets of a Southern Belle." In her books she tackles topics such as fashion, grooming, manners, dating, careers, family, friendships and finances. She will have a book signing while here.

Spencer said the first 100 students at the lecture will receive a free copy of the book.

A Georgia native, Parks is the managing partner of the law firm The Parks Group, a licensed mortician and funeral director, a TV show producer and an actor. Parks sits on numerous boards, including the Junior League and is involved in multiple charities. She is the wife of fitness expert Apollo Nida, and they have two young sons. With her husband, she is the creator of Phine Body, an ultimate workout series. Visit her online at PhaedraParks.com.